A rare George III sterling silver cake basket, 1765 London, with maker's mark for Elizabeth Aldridge, the oval flaring basket with pierced formal foliate and pierced diaper, decoration typical of the maker, with embossed scroll and floral borders, the swing handle with shell form mounts, hallmarked near hinge and to handle, silver weight 1077 grams height 10 cm, length 36 cm, width 30 cm